Lunar scenery at the south of Altiplano and the colourful lagoonsLunar scenery at the south of Altiplano and the colourful lagoons (colorada and verde) Bolivia

The Altiplano is an area of inland drainage (endorheism) lying in the central Andes, occupying parts of Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador. Its height averages about 3,300 meters (11,000 feet), somewhat less than that of Tibet. Unlike the Tibetan Plateau, however, the Altiplano is dominated by massive active volcanoes of the Central Volcanic Zone to the west. The Atacama Desert, one of the driest areas on the whole planet, lies to the southwest of the Altiplano. In contrast, to the east lies the humid Amazon Rainforest.Laguna Colorada (Red Lagoon) is a shallow salt lake in the southwest of the Altiplano of Bolivia, within Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve and close to the border with Chile. The lake contains borax islands, whose white color contrasts nicely with the reddish color of its waters, which is caused by red sediments and pigmentation of some algae, and this lagoon is applying for a position within the seven natural wonders of the world. In this lagoon and from the lookout, visitors can appreciate the wealth of fauna mainly “Andean flamingos” that its colors are the natural complement of the ideal place. Southwest Bolivia contains some of the world’s wildest and most spectacular landscapes, including the Laguna Verde (green lagoon), backed by the dormant 19,555ft Licancabur volcano. It is one of several striking colored lakes, including the Laguna Colorada. Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon) is a salt lake in the southwest of the Altiplano of Bolivia, in the Potosí Department, Sur Lípez Province, on the Chilean border at the foot of the volcano Licancabur. Its color is caused by sediments, containing copper minerals. It is elevated some 14,000 ft) above sea level. The Laguna Verde is well known for its spectacular scenery and hot springs.

Lunar scenery at the south of Altiplano and the colourful lagoons